Nibbling Age And Time Comments
Of nibbling age and time
Into the documents of verses
And
In to the heart
...
Read full text
You cite the HEART as the source of poetry rather than the mind or the soul, and that creates a special feeling-atmosphere in the poem itself. (Of course, there's No right answer here, it just depends on what atmosphere you aim for - are you emphasizing the intelligence of poets? The mind is their source; or is it their visionary intuition? then they're guided by the soul, etc.) This poem both laments the fall a civilization and celebrates the next one that replaces it. The vista, the perspective is too vast for human sorrow - It is an impersonal peerspective through which we can contemplate the recurring patterns of history - WITHOUT THOSE TEARS FOR HUMAN AFFAIRS THAT VERGIL SPOKE OF.
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
9/15/2025 5:54:13 AM # 1.0.0
You cite the HEART as the source of poetry rather than the mind or the soul, and that creates a special feeling-atmosphere in the poem itself. (Of course, there's No right answer here, it just depends on what atmosphere you aim for - are you emphasizing the intelligence of poets? The mind is their source; or is it their visionary intuition? then they're guided by the soul, etc.) This poem both laments the fall a civilization and celebrates the next one that replaces it. The vista, the perspective is too vast for human sorrow - It is an impersonal peerspective through which we can contemplate the recurring patterns of history - WITHOUT THOSE TEARS FOR HUMAN AFFAIRS THAT VERGIL SPOKE OF.